Rogue Valley Genealogical Society

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The Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) is located in Southern Oregon in the Rogue River Valley. Initial settlement in the valley was spurred by a gold strike in Jacksonville Oregon, but agriculture later superseded gold as the major economic activity in this area. The Rogue Valley is now renowned for its fruits and wines and Medford’s symbol is the pear, as illustrated in the vintage posters shown at the right.

RVGS was founded in 1966 and now owns and operates the Jackson County Genealogy Library (JCGL), the largest collection of genealogical materials in Southern Oregon. To access the library website, follow this link, JCGL. The objectives of the society are to acquire genealogical research and educational materials; to preserve and protect the JCGL collection; to maintain a library of genealogical and historical interest; and to educate interested persons on the value of genealogy. To accomplish these objectives, RVGS promotes the following activities:

Our Location

Jackson County Genealogy Library is located at 3405 South Pacific Highway in Medford OR just south of South Stage Road and between "All Natural Pest Elimination" and "Hemingway Vintage Homes". Follow this link, Map for a map to our new location.